Yesterday saw a very odd chain of events regarding an alleged Chelsea bid for Declan Rice.
First of all, it appeared that Sky Sports Italy reporter Angelo Mangiante tweeted that Chelsea had, or were about to make a £50 million offer to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.
Declan #Rice is the priority as new centre back for #Chelsea.
Frank #Lampard wants bring him to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea first official bid is £ 50 million to #WestHam.
The #CFC board wants Declan Rice. @SkySport #Transfers pic.twitter.com/ShoQljtowQ— Angelo Mangiante (@angelomangiante) August 11, 2020
Chelsea have been heavily linked with signing the England international this summer, with Blues boss Frank Lampard wanting him as a new centre back.
However, this report was quickly dismissed, ironically by Sky Sports in England!
West Ham have dismissed reports they have received a £50m bid from Chelsea for Declan Rice.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 11, 2020
So what is really happening? Well, that is anyone’s guess. But looking at the general consensus here it is very likely that Chelsea have started a dialogue with West Ham regarding signing Rice, but whether an official offer has come in or not yet remains to be seen.
It’s worth mentioning that Angelo Mangiante is known for being a reliable transfer news reporter.
